Majority of UK smokers wrongly believe vaping is as harmful as cigarettes, experts find
The Guardian
Over half of UK smokers mistakenly think vaping is as harmful as smoking, hindering quit attempts.Summary
A YouGov survey commissioned by Action on Smoking and Health found that 54% of UK adults and 52% of smokers believe vaping is as harmful or more harmful than smoking, with the figure rising to 61% among smokers who have never tried vaping. Experts stress that while vaping is not risk‑free, it is far less harmful than tobacco, which releases thousands of toxic chemicals. Misconceptions deter smokers from switching to e‑cigarettes, increasing relapse to cigarettes and worsening health outcomes. Public health figures call for clearer communication about vaping’s relative safety and for regulations that protect youth while keeping vapes accessible to adult smokers seeking to quit.
(Source：The Guardian)
